Nikola Jokic delivered an impressive performance with 36 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists in three quarters. This led the Denver Nuggets to a commanding 136-105 win over the Sacramento Kings. The victory marked their 11th consecutive road win, setting a franchise record. Peyton Watson contributed 21 points on efficient shooting for the Nuggets, who have now won four straight games.
Jokic was highly efficient, making 14 of his 16 field goal attempts, including both three-point shots. He also converted six of eight free throws. Cameron Johnson added 16 points, while Jonas Valanciunas came off the bench to score 15 points and grab six rebounds. Jamal Murray and Tim Hardaway Jr. each scored 11 points for Denver.
The Kings struggled despite Malik
Monk's 18-point contribution off the bench. Russell Westbrook added 17 points, and Maxime Raynaud finished with 15 points and nine rebounds for Sacramento. The Kings have now lost six of their last seven games.
Walking greatness pic.twitter.com/EFx25XSpEd Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) December 12, 2025
Kyle Kuzma shone for the Milwaukee Bucks by scoring a season-high of 31 points as they defeated the Boston Celtics 116-101. Bobby Portis supported with 27 points and ten rebounds. The Bucks managed this victory without their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is sidelined due to a calf strain.
Portis was crucial in the fourth quarter, hitting two three-pointers that helped Milwaukee take control of the game. His performance included making five out of six from beyond the arc in just 26 minutes on the court.
Jaylen Brown led Boston with 30 points while Jordan Walsh added another 20. Despite these efforts, their five-game winning streak ended as Milwaukee improved to a record of two wins in seven games without Antetokounmpo.
Kuz control all night long.31 PTS | 6 REB | 1 BLK | 76% FG pic.twitter.com/cbr0blMv14 Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 12, 2025
Amen Thompson's late-game heroics secured a narrow victory for the Houston Rockets over the Los Angeles Clippers with a score of 115-113. Thompson's crucial three-point play came with just over seventeen seconds left on the clock after tipping in Alperen Sengun's missed shot.
The Rockets dominated on the boards, securing a total of fifty-one rebounds compared to twenty-eight by the Clippers. Sengun led Houston with an impressive stat line of twenty-two points, fifteen rebounds, five assists, and four steals.
Rockets Edge Past Clippers
The Clippers had opportunities to tie but failed due to critical mistakes by Kawhi Leonard and Nicolas Batum during their final possessions. Ivica Zubac was a standout performer for Los Angeles with thirty-three points on near-perfect shooting accuracy.
courtside view of that CLUTCH Amen bucket pic.twitter.com/xOPMdllskf Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) December 12, 2025
This series of games highlighted individual brilliance and team efforts across different matchups in the league. Each team showcased unique strengths while dealing with challenges such as injuries or tough opponents.
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